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Webster's New World Law Dictionary. Susan Ellis Wild. 2000.
battered woman syndrome
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battered-woman syndrome — See battered person syndrome. Webster s New World Law Dictionary. Susan Ellis Wild. 2000 … Law dictionary
battered woman syndrome — battered wom·an syndrome wu̇ mən , wō , wə also battered wom·an s syndrome mənz n the highly variable symptom complex of physical and psychological injuries exhibited by a woman repeatedly abused esp. physically by her mate called also battered… … Medical dictionary
battered woman syndrome — noun Date: 1984 the highly variable symptom complex of physical and psychological injuries exhibited by a woman repeatedly abused especially physically by her mate called also battered woman s syndrome, battered wife syndrome, battered women s… … New Collegiate Dictionary
battered woman syndrome — noun also battered woman s syndrome or battered wife syndrome or battered women s syndrome : the highly variable symptom complex of physical and psychological injuries exhibited by a woman repeatedly abused especially physically by her mate … Useful english dictionary
battered woman syndrome — Psychological and behavioral pattern displayed by female victims of domestic violence. Explanations that have evolved since the late 1970s include learned helplessness, a cycle of violence theory, and a form of post traumatic stress disorder. The … Universalium
battered-person syndrome — n. The medical and psychological condition of a person who has suffered (usually persistent) emotional, physical, or sexual abuse from another person. Also called battered child syndrome or battered woman syndrome depending on the circumstances.… … Law dictionary
battered person syndrome — n. The medical and psychological condition of a person who has suffered (usually persistent) emotional, physical, or sexual abuse from another person. Also called battered child syndrome or battered woman syndrome depending on the circumstances.… … Law dictionary
Battered person syndrome — DiseaseDisorder infobox Name = Battered person syndrome ICD10 = ICD10|T|74|1|t|66 ICD9 = ICD9|995.81 Battered person syndrome is a physical and psychological condition that is classified as ICD 9 code ICD9|995.81 Battered person syndrome NEC or… … Wikipedia
battered wife syndrome — noun see battered woman syndrome … New Collegiate Dictionary
battered wife syndrome — noun see battered woman syndrome … Useful english dictionary
